Spice

01/04/09

BAD service, rude manager

by savorthat

The relocated Spice at Union Square was a let down! The service was really bad. Being popular (and I liked the old one) it was another busy day. But the attitude was callous and brash.

1) They served appetizers, and we had to wait for 5 minutes for forks, chopsticks. and they still did not get forks for all. We then had to wait another 5 minutes for all to get them ( ha.. we were just 3 people)

2) They served the curry with the spoon totally dipped in the green curry. When asked, they said, " it happened" and had to be asked to remove it as if they expected me to remove it myself and eat it.

3) They almost just kept ( threw) the food at the table and ran away, not waiting to hear if we wanted anything more.

The food was good, though not as good as I remember it to be. The service was deplorable.

The manager was not apologetic at all. I do not think I am going there again. Understandably a cheaper place, but I have never seen a similar service anywhere in Manhattan. Bad experience overall, couldn't leave with a good taste in my mouth. :(

• Pros: decor
• Cons: deplorable service, brash waiters, ok food

12/08/08

Dollar for Dollar best South Asian Restaurant

by OgerpJr

I was shocked to go here with a group of 4, enjoy a hearty meal, appetizers, at least 2 rounds of drinks and have a bill just under $200.00.

The duck lechee and anything extra spicy are must haves.

• Pros: Price, Atmosphere
• Cons: Typically crowded and loud

10/01/08

So disappointing

by sanribi

Have been going to Spice regularly for years. I couldn't believe how HORRIBLE the delivery I had today was. I ordered the Shrimp Cashew and half of the shrimp were bad, there was a hair in the rice and then I noticed a dead insect. It was one of the worst meals of my life. I called them to let them know in the kitchen and the woman said she can't say anything to them unless she has the insect and hair to show them. I didn't feel like sifting through my garbage at that point. So, I figured I would just warn you to be aware!

07/11/08

Delicious Thai Food

by roahmed

I am obsessed with Thai food in general, but Spice is simply amazing. This restaurant is unbelievably cheap, and the food is great! The calamari as an appetizer is the best, 6'oclock train as an entree is delicious, and the whole fish with tamarind sauce is to die for. I've been going here for years, and I've never been disappointed. At night it does get loud, but that's just the scene. If you go for lunch, you can have a quiet meal, and it's usually not as crowded as it is at night. Space is kind of tight, but who cares, the food and the service are wonderful. Waiting time at night is no more than 10-15 minutes. Definitely try this place out once, and I bet you you'll keep on going.

• Pros: Great food, service, and prices
• Cons: None

02/10/08

My Go-To Thai Place

by amybabyamy

I've been going here for years. The food is excellent and the presentation goes beyond your standard Thai restaurants. Even if there are a lot of people waiting for a table, the wait isn't usually longer than 15-20 minutes. They have some interesting cocktails, also presented nicely. The best part is that the cost is the same as any other Thai place in the city (about $8-$10 for an entree, $7-10 per cocktail). Also, it's a bit sexier on the inside than most other restaurants of the same caliber.

• Pros: awesome Thai at excellent prices
• Cons: can be a bit loud and hectic at times

01/12/08

Best Thai Food in the City at the lowest price

by wisebrain

Probably the best Thai food I've ever had... and the cheapest in NYC! I want to come here every day!

• Pros: EVERYTHING
• Cons: NOTHING

12/31/07

Two Words: CURRY PUFFS!

by goodfoodrocks

Great set-up - Very trendy. Located not too far from a train station. Definitely recommend the Curry Puffs. The Drunk Man Noodles was good. Pad Thai was good as well. the Red Curry Chicken was alright. The fresh summer rolls weren't that good. The puffy duck appetizer was not so good. The wait-service was very responsive. Prompt refilling of my cup of water. Only thing is that it is cramped - the wait-service often bumped into my chair due to the lack of space for them to walk in.

• Pros: Great ambience, CURRY PUFFS!!!
• Cons: Cramped Seating

10/31/07

Thai addiction

by bailadora79

Amazing. Delicious. Affordable. I've been to Spice twice. The 1st time, a Saturday night w/no reservation. Big mistake. I was starved beyond belief & there was a long wait. It seemed as though the whole of Manhattan was waiting for a table. So crowded that my friend & I couldn't get a bar stool or anything, kind of leaned up against the wall & waited. The 2nd time was during the week at lunch w/no wait. Walked in, sat down. Wait or no wait, JUST GO. And GO NOW. This place is so good, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I had never eaten Thai before & now it's my new fave obsession. My friend & I are now addicted. We want it all the time. The staff is extremely friendly & don't seem bothered by questions about the different spices. I have a food allergy & sometimes servers seem bothered by questions about ingredients, but the staff here seem very unbothered, extremely helpful & knowledgeable. The atmosphere is really sensual. Not very much light, the seating intimate. You are in very close proximity to other guests but it does not matter. The food takes over & you forget that you are, maybe, too close for comfort. The food is so good you want to share it with everyone around you. Both times I had to force myself to stop eating so that I had enough to take home to have it again the next day. I don't think there is a bad or even mediocre item on the menu. I highly recommend the Martini Shrimp & Curry Panang w/Chicken. Your food comes out almost immediately. And your bill is far from expensive. I love love love love love this place with all my heart. At the time, I was a visitor to NY. I will be moving there in the next few months and can't wait to be a regular. The only bad thing I have to say is that when nature calls the bathroom is a onesie and is almost always occupied. They have a second bathroom on the lower level where the servers sit on their breaks and the area smells pretty gross. But other than that one small detail, GO & GO NOW.

• Pros: delicious food, affordable, inviting atmosphere
• Cons: very crowded on weekends, lower level restroom smells

10/23/07

yummy cheap thai food

by nyustudent11

This place serves great thai food for very reasonable prices- everyone in my group loved what they ordered and the Curry Puffs appetizer was soooo good. The only drawback is it is often very crowded and noisy, and on busy nights you'll definitely have to wait. Service was pretty nice though, and if you're waiting for a table someone usually comes by and lets you look at a menu/order a drink.

• Pros: good food, appetizers
• Cons: busy, crowded, noisy

10/19/07

great food & atmosphere

by lilny

I really like this restaurant. Food is good and the atmosphere is cool too. However, this place is always crowded and noisy.

• Pros: food & atmosphere
• Cons: waiting time & noisy